Description

Potassium Chlorate is a powerful inorganic oxidizing agent with the chemical formula KClO₃. Its strong oxidizing properties make it a critical raw material for initiating controlled chemical reactions in various industrial processes. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pyrotechnics, safety match, and oxygen generation industries, where reliable and consistent performance is paramount. We supply high-purity Potassium Chlorate CAS NO 3811-04-9 to meet the stringent demands of global industrial applications.

Application

• Pyrotechnics and Explosives Manufacturing: A key oxidizer in the production of fireworks, flares, and safety fuse compositions.
• Safety Matches and Strike-Anywhere Matches: Provides the oxygen source necessary for the ignition of the match head.
• Oxygen Generation: Used in chemical oxygen generators (e.g., in aircraft and emergency breathing apparatus) due to its thermal decomposition properties.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a strong oxidizing agent in analytical chemistry and synthetic organic chemistry.
• Herbicides and Defoliants: Historically used in certain agricultural chemical formulations.
• Dye and Colorant Production: Acts as an oxidizing agent in the synthesis of specific dyes and pigments.
• Disinfectants and Bleaching Agents: A component in some formulations for bleaching and disinfection.
• Educational Demonstrations: Used in classic chemistry demonstrations to illustrate decomposition and oxidation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Chlorate
CAS No.	3811-04-9
Molecular Formula	KClO₃
Molecular Weight	122.55 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Chlorate(V); Chlorate of Potash; Potcrate; Berthollet's Salt; Chloric Acid, Potassium Salt; Fekabit; Kaliumchlorat; Chlorate Salt of Potassium
EINECS	223-289-7

Quality Control

Our Potassium Chlorate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical property verification. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with agreed specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Keep container tightly sealed to prevent contamination. Due to its nature as a strong oxidizer, store separately from combustible materials, organic substances, reducing agents, acids, and powdered metals.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (KClO₃)	≥ 99.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Chloride (as Cl)	≤ 0.03 %
Sulfate (as SO₄)	≤ 0.01 %
Bromate (as BrO₃)	≤ 0.02 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Particle Size (Typical)	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.